Topic: Calorie

Researchers ID Gene-Diet Interaction
11/18/2009 - Researchers have identified a gene-diet interaction that appears to influence body weight and have replicated their findings in three independent studies. Men and women carrying the CC genotype demonstrated higher body mass index (BMI) scores and a higher incidence of obesity, but only if they consumed a diet high in saturated fat. ...

Alternate-Day Fasting Helps Diet, Heart
11/05/2009 - Obese and overweight people who abide by a modified version of a plan called "alternate-day fasting" may be able to stick to a calorie-restrictive diet while getting an added bonus of improving cardio health. ...

Eating Fast Leads to Overeating
11/04/2009 - Eating a meal quickly reduces the release of hormones in the gut that induce satiety and often leads to overeating and weight gain. ...

Phytochemicals Fight Obesity, Disease
10/22/2009 - A new study from the University of Florida shows that phytochemcials found in plant-based foods can help prevent oxidative stress. ...

Program Improves Kids’ Diet Choices
10/19/2009 - The 2008-09 Healthy Schools Partnership pilot study to influence healthful diet choices among grade school students has been deemed successful in the fight to reduce childhood obesity. ...

Conn. AG Investigates `Smart Choices’ Food Labels
10/16/2009 - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal launched an investigation into a potentially misleading national food-label program that deems mayonnaise, sugar-laden cereals and other nutritionally suspect foods "Smart Choices." ...

Corner Stores Contribute to Childhood Obesity
10/14/2009 - The easy availability of low-nutrition snacks may contribute to childhood obesity in minority and low-income communities. ...

1 in 3 Moms Aware of Stevia
10/13/2009 - More than one in three moms are aware of the sweetener stevia, according to a survey conducted by PureCircle and market researcher LaunchForce. ...

Fewer Schools Selling Less-Nutritious Food, Beverages
10/07/2009 - Fewer secondary schools in the United States are selling less nutritious foods and beverages, such as candy and soda. The greatest improvements were seen in states that have adopted strong school nutrition standards and policies for foods and beverages sold outside school meal programs. ...